Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:51am on 09 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
Iran has launched ballistic missiles toward U.S. military targets in Jordan, escalating its confrontation with Washington after U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Iran also claimed it had captured a U.S. underwater drone near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, though American officials described the device as an older, malfunctioning system. Tehran additionally threatened or attacked vessels around the waterway, raising concerns over global energy supplies. The escalation has disrupted shipping through the Strait, a major oil transit route. Brent crude subsequently climbed above $100 a barrel as markets reacted to growing fears of prolonged supply disruptions. (PC: X)
